DE202019103043U1 - Signaling system for the interior of a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

Signaling system (7) for the interior of a vehicle (2), the system comprising a light-generating film (8) which can be fastened to a wall (6) of the vehicle (2) and can be connected to a control unit which is configured to to put the light-generating film (8) under tension, and an opaque sticker (10) which represents a silhouette (11), the opaque sticker (10) being attachable to a surface of the light-generating film (8) which the opposite, which is placed opposite the wall (6).

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to a signaling system of a vehicle, in particular a signaling system for the interior of a road vehicle for public transportation.

GENERAL PRIOR ART

The vehicles for public transportation may include stop request signaling systems typically associated with a gong and configured to notify the driver of the vehicle that the latter is required to stop.

Typically, these systems include at least one stop request housing attached to a wall of the vehicle in a manner visible to the driver. In the case of a bus, this stop request housing is typically mounted across the inner vault element above the driver's seat and includes light bulbs or LEDs that are configured to illuminate a predefined zone where, for example, “STOP” can be read.

The driver is, however, particularly in the evening, i.e. in the partial shade condition, severely hampered by the lights of the stop request housing, because as soon as the stop request housing lights up, it can blind the driver due to this sudden light, its reflection in the windshield of the vehicle.

The stop request housing of the known type are also bulky and unattractive and can also hinder the passage of large passengers.

Since these housings cross the arch element, they create thermal bridges between the windshield and the interior of the vehicle, which therefore cause excessive energy consumption.

The signaling systems of a vehicle of the known type must therefore be improved in order to allow the driver to notice the stop request of the vehicle without being blinded.

In addition, the signaling systems of a vehicle of the known type must be improved to reduce their dimensions and to reduce the number of thermal bridges generated by their attachment to the vehicle, without, however, impairing their operation.

The invention aims to solve the above-mentioned disadvantages in an optimized and economical way.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The above mentioned tasks are accomplished by a signaling system according to the appended claims.

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• • 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht ist, die das Innere eines Fahrzeugs veranschaulicht, das ein erfindungsgemäßes Signalisierungssystem umfasst;
• • 2 eine Frontansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Signalisierungssystems ist;
• • 3 eine auseinandergezogenen Frontansicht des Systems der 2 ist; und
• • 4 eine auseinandergezogene Schnittansicht des Systems der 2 ist.

Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description, which is given below by way of example and in no way limitative with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

• • 1 Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating the interior of a vehicle incorporating a signaling system in accordance with the invention;
• • 2 is a front view of the signaling system according to the invention;
• • 3 an exploded front view of the system of 2 is; and
• • 4 an exploded sectional view of the system of 2 is.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

1 illustrates the interior 1 of a vehicle 2 for public transport, especially the front zone 3 near the post 4 of the driver.

The front zone 3 usually includes a windshield 5 that in front of the driver post 4 is placed, and a vaulted element 6 that is above the windshield 5 is placed.

The vehicle 2 also includes a signaling system according to the invention 7 that in the interior 1 of the vehicle 2 placed in a way that is directly or indirectly visible to the driver. The present description describes a signaling system 7 that on the vault element mentioned above 6 is placed, however, it is clear that the signaling system 7 can be placed anywhere inside the vehicle, provided that the driver can see it at least indirectly.

The signaling system 7 ( 2 to 4 ) essentially comprises a light-generating film 8th , preferably an elastically deformable film to conform to the shape of a wall of the vehicle 2 to couple. A light-generating material is a material that emits light without being dazzling when it is traversed by an electric current or by an electric field.

The light-generating film 8th is electrical with a control unit (not illustrated) through electrical connectors 9 , for example a wired connection. The control unit is configured to turn on the light-generating sheet 8th to control, for example, when a stop request button is pressed by a passenger.

The signaling system 7 can directly on the vault element 6 of the vehicle 2 be attached in a known manner, for example thanks to an adhesive layer 8a that are on a back surface of the light-generating sheet 8th can be created.

The signaling system 7 also includes a sticker 10 on a surface of the light-generating film 8th can be fastened, which is opposite the arch element 6 is opposite and a silhouette 11 defines, preferably a label that has a predefined text. The sticker is in an advantageous way 10 made from an opaque material, and the silhouette 11 is by an appropriate template, which is in the opaque sticker 10 is cut out, made through.

The strength of the signaling system 7 is less than 10 mm, preferably 5 mm. The shape of the light-generating film 8th and hence the sticker 10 may vary depending on the dimensions and the location where it is attached. The power supply for the light-generating film 8th is preferably under a voltage of 12 or 24 volts.

The functioning of the signaling system according to the invention 7 is as follows.

The signaling system 7 can be activated manually depending on the will of a passenger pressing a button to request the vehicle to stop.

The signal of the pressed button is received by the control unit, the voltage to the light-generating film 8th that turns on. In this way the signaling system allows it 7 , the other passengers and the driver of the vehicle 2 to report that the vehicle was requested to stop thanks to the light from the light-generating film 8th by the template that comes from the sticker 10 is cut out, goes through.

From the above are the advantages of a signaling system 7 obvious according to the present invention.

Thanks to the signaling system 7 the driver can see the request for stops both day and night without dazzling him.

Thanks to the reduced strength, the signaling system 7 also petite and less bulky than a known stop request housing.

The foil 8th can also move from one position to another inside the vehicle 2 attached and detached, in a similar way different stickers could be 10 that have different labels as a replacement for each other on the film 8th be applied.

In addition, the signaling system 7 can be assembled in a quick and economical manner according to the present invention.

Because this system also the vault element 6 crosses (with the exception of the power supply cable), the thermal bridge is therefore eliminated, which reduces the energy consumption of the vehicle.

Finally, it is clear that the signaling system 7 according to the present invention may be the subject of changes and variants, which, however, do not depart from the scope defined by the claims.

For example, the shape of the light-generating sheet 8th and the sticker 10 can be varied. Controlling the switching on of the light-generating film 8th could vary, for example the control unit could connect to the slide with a wireless connection 8th be connected.

The signaling system 7 could also be on a different wall of the vehicle 2 regarding the arch element 6 be attached.

Finally, it is clear that the silhouette 11 could define different geometric and / or written forms.

Claims (9)

Signaling system (7) for the interior of a vehicle (2), the system comprising a light-generating film (8) which can be fastened to a wall (6) of the vehicle (2) and can be connected to a control unit which is configured to to put the light-generating film (8) under tension, and an opaque sticker (10) which represents a silhouette (11), the opaque sticker (10) being attachable to a surface of the light-generating film (8) which the opposite, which is placed opposite the wall (6). Signaling system according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the light-generating film (8) is elastically deformable. Signaling system according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the signaling system (7) comprises an adhesive layer (8a) which is configured to attach the light-generating film (8) to the wall (6). Signaling system according to one of the Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the silhouette (11) shown on the sticker (10) is obtained by cutting out a shape on an opaque sticker (10). Signaling system according to one of the Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that the signaling system (7) has a maximum thickness of 10 mm. Signaling system according to one of the Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that the signaling system (7) has a thickness of 5 to 10 mm. Signaling system according to one of the Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that the attachment of the light-generating film (8) does not cross the wall (6). Signaling system according to one of the Claims 3 to 7 , characterized in that the adhesive layer (8a) removably attaches the light-generating film (8) to the wall (6). Vehicle for public passenger transport, comprising a signaling system for the interior of the vehicle according to one of the preceding claims.

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